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Ordinary-Agenda-11-December-2017 Agenda Monday, 11 December 2017 Ordinary Meeting of Council Council Chambers, Ivanhoe Service Centre 275 Upper Heidelberg Road, Ivanhoe - Council Meeting commencing at 7.00pm - Public Forum commencing at the conclusion of the Council Meeting Acknowledgement of the Traditional Owner, the Wurundjeri willam people "Our Meeting is being held on the Traditional Land of the Wurundjeri willam people, and on behalf of Banyule City Council, I wish to acknowledge them as the Traditional Owners. I would also like to pay my respects to the Wurundjeri Elders, past and present, and to the Elders of other Aboriginal peoples who may be here today.” Apologies and Leave of Absence Confirmation of Minutes Ordinary Meeting of Council held 20 November 2017 Special Meeting of Council held 22 November 2017 Disclosure of Interests 1. Urgent Business REPORTS: 2. Petitions 2.1 Erskine Road, Macleod - Request for a Safe Pedestrian Crossing 5 3. People – Community Strengthening and Support 3.1 Recreation Plan 2017 - 2021 and Arts and Culture Strategic Plan 2017 - 2021 .................................................................................. 7 3.2 Art Collection Acquisition Submission ......................................... 12 4. Planet – Environmental Sustainability 4.1 North East Link - Announcement of Corridor A as Victorian Government's preferred option. ................................................... 15 5. Place – Sustainable Amenity and Built Environment 5.1 6 to 12 Wamba Road, 173 to 177A The Boulevard and 1, 3, 7, 9, 11 and 13 Wilfred Road, Ivanhoe East - application for a multi- dwelling integrated development (three, 3-level buildings comprising 107 apartments and 11 townhouses) (P996/2017) .... 21 5.2 60 St Helena Road, Greensborough - Three Dwelling Development (P985/2017) .......................................................... 51 5.3 Alexandra Street, Greensborough - Traffic and Parking Investigation ............................................................................... 60 5.4 Rattray Road and Were Street, Montmorency - Zebra Crossing Concerns .................................................................................... 67 5.5 Path at Watsonia Library - From Ibbottson Street to Footpath towards Watsonia Train Station (Underneath Power Lines) ........ 74 5.6 Supervised Children's Crossing Locations & Subsidy for 2018/19....................................................................................... 79 5.7 Public Open Space Amendment C124 and Omnibus Banyule Planning Scheme Amendment C114 .......................................... 98 5.8 Postcode 3081 Urban Design Framework and Amendment C120 ......................................................................................... 102 5.9 Greensborough Transport Masterplan ...................................... 110 5.10 Heidelberg West Industrial Estate - High Speed Broadband Project ...................................................................................... 118 5.11 Draft Ivanhoe Parking Plan for Public Consultation ................... 124 5.12 Sub Regional Indoor Sports Needs Analysis ............................. 131 Ordinary Meeting of Council - 11 December 2017 Page 2 6. Participation – Community Involvement in Community Life Nil 7. Performance - Use Our Resources Wisely 7.1 Public Consultation - Banyule City Council's Draft Schedule of Fees and Charges 2018/19....................................................... 137 7.2 Public Consultation - Banyule City Council's Draft Rating Strategy 2018/19..................................................................................... 140 7.3 Awarding of Contract No 0931-2018 Painting Works on Council Facilities.................................................................................... 152 7.4 Awarding of Contract TPAMS 2025 for Provision of Data, Voice, Mobile, Internet and Support Services ...................................... 157 7.5 Awarding of Contract No 0913-2017, 'Design, Supply, Install and Commissioning of PV Solar Panels for Council Buildings ......... 161 7.6 Items for Noting ........................................................................ 167 7.7 Assembly of Councillors ............................................................ 170 8. Sealing of Documents 8.1 Sealing of Documents .............................................................. 177 9. Notices of Motion Nil 10. General Business Closure of Meeting Audio Recording of Council Meetings Please note that all Council Meetings are audio recorded, with the exception of matters identified as confidential items on the Agenda. This includes public participation during the meeting. These recordings will be made available on Council’s website www.banyule.vic.gov.au. The next Ordinary Meeting of Council will be held on Monday, 29 January 2018. Ordinary Meeting of Council - 11 December 2017 Page 3 Petitions 2.1 ERSKINE ROAD, MACLEOD - REQUEST FOR A SAFE PEDESTRIAN CROSSING Author: Sanjev Sivananthanayagam - Traffic & Transport Team Leader, City Development Ward: Ibbott EXECUTIVE SUMMARY A petition with 253 signatures was received on 23 November 2017 requesting Council to implement a safe pedestrian crossing in Erskine Road, Macleod, between Munro Street and Ferguson Street. Investigation will be undertaken of the pedestrian safety concerns raised, with the outcome to be reported to Council at a future meeting. RECOMMENDATION That Council: 1. Receive and note the petition. 2. Investigate the pedestrian safety concerns raised in the petition and the request for a pedestrian crossing facility in Erskine Road, Macleod, between Munro Street and Ferguson Street. The outcome of the investigation is to be reported to Council at a future meeting. 3. Advise the primary petitioner of this resolution. CURRENT SITUATION A petition with 253 signatures was received from the general community, mainly from Macleod, on 23 November 2017. The petition prayer is as follows: We, the undersigned, petition or request Banyule Council to urgently implement a safe pedestrian crossing on Erskine Road, Macleod, between the intersections of Munro and Ferguson Streets. The demographic changes of Macleod and the recent investment by the state government in the Rosanna Golf Links Primary School have resulted in a large increase in children needing to cross safely over Erskine Road. Rosanna Golf Links and St Martin of Tours Primary Schools currently have over 1000 students enrolled, and a substantial proportion travel across Erskine Road. Ordinary Meeting of Council - 11 December 2017 Page 5 Petitions ERSKINE ROAD, MACLEOD - REQUEST FOR A SAFE PEDESTRIAN CROSSING cont’d Traffic congestion is a real problem for residents of Macleod, with entire sections of local streets having successfully petitioned to implement parking restrictions during school drop-off and pick-up times (e.g. Ferguson Street). This has only served to push the existing traffic congestion out towards surround streets. For most students, it is not practical to cross at the traffic lights at the intersection of Greensborough Road: such a detour adds distance, time and steep hills to the trip to the school. Furthermore, Greensborough Road is an extremely busy intersection and not a safe crossing environment for young children, as they have to rely on peripheral vision to judge turning cars (which may have small children in blind spots). Consequently, many children cross at various places along Erskine Road, with and without parental guidance. This practice is very dangerous, given reduced visibility due to the crest of the hill, in conjunction with busy morning and afternoon traffic. As with Banyule Council, we support VicHealth’s important Walk to School initiative, and are discouraged that safety concerns about crossing Erskine Road increase the reliance of the school community on cars to get to school, even over relatively short distances. DISCUSSION In order to assess the pedestrian safety concerns raised in Erskine Road and the request for a pedestrian crossing facility, an investigation is proposed to be undertaken. The investigation will include pedestrian crossing counts, sight visibility assessment, and observations of traffic and pedestrian movements. ATTACHMENTS Nil Ordinary Meeting of Council - 11 December 2017 Page 6 People – Community Strengthening and Support 3.1 RECREATION PLAN 2017 - 2021 AND ARTS AND CULTURE STRATEGIC PLAN 2017 - 2021 Author: Lucia Brennan - Recreation Planner, Community Programs Previous Items Council on 18 September 2017 (Item 3.4 - Draft Recreation Plan 2017-2021 and Draft Arts & Culture Strategic Plan 2017-2021) EXECUTIVE SUMMARY In November 2016, the Leisure and Cultural Services Team commenced a review of the Recreation Plan 2013 - 2017 and Arts Plan 2013 - 2017 and preparatory work for the development of new four (4) year plans. The purpose of these strategic plans is to guide Council’s work in relation to recreation and arts, reflective of current trends and community needs. Between November 2016 and June 2017, extensive research and consultation occurred to develop the key themes and strategic intent of the plans. The plans’ framework, goals, outcomes and action plans were developed and presented in draft form and were available for community consultation between 19 September and 16 October 2017. Ten (10) submissions were received for the Recreation Plan and six (6) were received for the Arts and Culture Strategic Plan. Feedback on the draft plans related to a variety of elements and were more suggestive or comment-based rather than
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